[sid369]

Hi all,

I have had only 1 BMW so far and it was a 2012 3 series which I leased after reading the forums and people recommending to stay away from BMW or any German cars after the warranty expires.

However, I have also heard arguments that one could get great deals on a used or CPO BMW.

I have a family and this car will be used as DD and I don't want a car that will have to go to the shop all the time or stalls on the side of the road while I am running errands etc.

I am shopping for an SUV and the X5 is one of the contenders but I am also interested in general about CPO or used BMW.

I told my wife that instead of leasing and having a 2 car lease payment cycle, we could lease one car and buy used or CPO my car, but she is hesitant about buying a German car and to be honest I am too, but I am trying to convince myself that if I get a low mileage CPO it should be fine.

One of our friends got a 2011 3 series the same time we got ours but they bought new and recently when we met he told me that at 52,000 miles his car has some hvac issues and had to pay close to $2000 for repair.

Also, really not sure if X5 is the suv that I should get. I am conflicted coz on one hand I read that it drives great and comfortable, while others complain that the ride is too harsh and it feels cheap inside and for the money one could do better, but I don't know which other SUV comes close to X5?

I did take a short test drive and it did not feel anything special where I felt like I have to buy this, whereas when I first drove the 3 series I was hooked.

The GLE is another option, or the XC90 and the MDX (don't like the infotainment). The GL450 will be too big for everyday drive and running around town.

I really don't like anything else out there. This is becoming such a hard decision.